Discover Kagoshima, Japan’s 2nd Largest Tea-producing Region
It’s that time of year again – the season for the first flush tea. This time, let me...
Read MorePosted by Akiko Ono | May 22, 2023 | Japan, Teas of the World |
It’s that time of year again – the season for the first flush tea. This time, let me...
Read MorePosted by Akiko Ono | Sep 5, 2022 | Basics & Tips |
Three ways recycle your used tea leaves rather than throwing them away.
Read MorePosted by Akiko Ono | Dec 20, 2021 | Basics & Tips, Green Tea, Japan |
Hojicha is a roasted green tea. Some types are made by roasting the leaves and others the stems.
Read MorePosted by Akiko Ono | Oct 22, 2021 | Basics & Tips, Green Tea, Health & Well-Being |
Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro and Hojicha; which Japanese green tea have you had? They are all green teas, but tastes are very different. And they also have different health benefits. Why is that?
Read More2023 U.S. Tea Festivals
TeaFest PDX - July 15
Pennsylvania Tea Fest Sept 22-23
Northwest Tea Fest - Sept 23-24
Midwest Tea Fest - Oct 21-23
Nevada Tea Festival - Oct.28
San Francisco Intl Tea Fest - Nov. 4-5
Devan Shah Tea Festival - TBA